Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth – the different plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part. It is a vital life support system that generates clean air and water, is a source of food, pollinates crops and delivers spiritual and recreational benefits for the community.
The Northern Agricultural Region (NAR) contains three of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots, and is part of the internationally recognised Southwest Australia Biodiversity Hotspot. It is Australia’s only internationally recognised hotspot, recognised worldwide for its wealth of natural diversity, particularly in plants, and therefore conservation of this globally significant area is crucial.
The NAR is home to approximately 7,623 native plant and animal (including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and micro-organism) and approximately 6% (487 taxa) are endemic to the region.
Within the NAR high levels of biodiversity contribute to the long-term health of the agricultural sector through provision of essential ecosystems services. It is also valuable for health and wellbeing and contributes to tourism and the beauty of the NAR. Losing biodiversity threatens the health of the environment, economic productivity for farmers and local communities.
The NACC Biodiversity team is working with local communities, Aboriginal groups and government to protect and restore the NAR’s unique flora and fauna and manage ongoing threats. By partnering with landholders, local community, Aboriginal groups and local government, NACC is seeking to protect and restore the region’s unique natural qualities and values in order to preserve them for future generations.
Working together we can ensure our natural ecosystems, habitats and landscapes are valued and resilient.
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In October 2021 NACC NRM’s Biodiversity team and the Western Mulga Rangers installed 10 camera traps as part of a…
The Australian Ringneck is located and only found in Australia. There are four subspecies of Australian Ringnecks separated into two…
On Saturday the 9th of April, we were delighted to host a group of approximately eighteen nature-loving enthusiasts for our…
The Turtle Frog is found in the southern parts of Western Australia between Geraldton in Esperance and usually inhabits sandy…
This month, it’s time to get to know NACC NRM’s school-based trainee and Biodiversity star, Paige Kirby! Paige joins our…
The unique and threatened flora, fauna and ecological communities of the Northern Agricultural Region will be further protected and revived…
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